TBC 144: Why You Don't Need Money to Start Moving

About this episode

Jason Yeh discusses why founders shouldn't wait for funding to make progress and how to build momentum without capital.

Too many founders think they need capital before they can make real progress — but that's exactly the mindset that keeps them stuck. In this episode, Jason breaks down the "parked car" trap: why waiting for funding before moving forward is the wrong approach, and how to start building momentum now so investors see a moving train, not a standstill. If you're preparing to raise your first round, this one's for you.

People in this episode

Host: Jason Yeh

Topics covered

• fundraising
• entrepreneurship
• startup mindset
• capital
• momentum

Keywords

• founders
• capital
• funding
• momentum
• entrepreneurship

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